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6 Days in Kolkata: A Journey through History and Culture

Ri Ku

6 Oct 2023

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Explore the vibrant city of Kolkata in West Bengal, India, with this exciting 6-day itinerary. Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture as you visit iconic landmarks, museums, temples, and gardens.

Trip to Kolkata

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1

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$5

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$ 1

Eden Gardens

Major, 66,000-capacity cricket ground hosting Indian Premier League and international matches.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$3

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Indian Museum

Indian heritage museum with sections on archaeology, art, anthropology and geology, founded in 1814.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$2

12 - 15 min

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Directions

Santosh Mitra Square

A Durga Puja festival is held every year at this city green space with a playground & a pool.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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$1

Day 2

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$3

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$ 1

Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden

269-acre botanic garden founded in 1786 with a serpentine lake, rare tree breeds & indigenous flora.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$1

25 - 30 min

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Directions

Millennium Park

Scenic shoreline park with balustrades overlooking the water, landscaped gardens & amusement rides.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$1

6 - 8 min

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Directions

Howrah Bridge

Bustling cantilever road bridge opened since 1943 and spanning the Hooghly River.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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$1

36 - 44 min

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Directions

Dakshineswar Kali Temple

9 ornate spires top this riverside red and cream 1800s temple, with shrines to Krishna and Vishnu.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$1

Day 3

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$5

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$ 1

Belur Math

Temples, shrines & a museum dedicated to spiritual guru Sri Ramakrishna spread over a vast site.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$1

40 - 48 min

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Directions

St. Paul's Cathedral

Landmark Anglican church completed in 1847, with restored steeple and notable stained glass windows.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

31 - 38 min

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Directions

Science City - Kolkata

Interactive garden with a maze & children's play equipment at a landmark science & tech museum.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$3

Day 4

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$6

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$ 1

Nicco Park

Theme park with attractions aimed at families & children, with a rollercoaster & water rides.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$4

18 - 22 min

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Directions

Biswa Bangla Gate

Contemporary restaurant in a landmark circular property offering regional, Chinese & Italian dishes.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$1

8 - 10 min

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Directions

Mother's Wax Museum

Museum featuring wax replicas of Indian & Western actors, athletes & fictional characters.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$1

Day 5

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$5

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$ 1

Zoological Garden, Alipore

Established in the 1870s, India's oldest zoo is a popular attraction & has 100+ species of animals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$2

11 - 14 min

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M.P. Birla Planetarium

Traditional, domed planetarium & observatory featuring astronomy shows in multiple languages.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$2

17 - 21 min

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Directions

Rabindra Sarobar

Serene parkland features an artificial lake & over 70-acres of green space with shade trees & paths.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$1

Day 6

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$5

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$ 1

James Prinsep Ghat

1841 ghat featuring a monument with Greek & Gothic details in a parklike setting with bridge views.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$1

9 - 11 min

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Directions

Maidan

The largest urban park in West Bengal, home of Eden Gardens cricket stadium & a race course.

9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

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$1

20 - 29 min

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Directions

Victoria Memorial

Elegant, domed, white marble museum, opened in 1921, housing displays on the history of Kolkata.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$3

10 - 12 min

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Directions

Birla Mandir

Monumental marble Hindu temple built between 1970 & 1996, with Krishna, Radha, Shiva & Durga idols.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$1

Budget breakdown: $31 In total

Activities & Food:$29

Transport:$3